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A boomer says he’s struggling to survive on Social Security after taking early retirement to care for his wife full-time

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Robert Papalia took early retirement to care for his wife Marie.Robert Papalia Robert Papalia, 74, took early retirement to care for his ailing wife Marie. The couple’s monthly pre-tax retirement income is being squeezed by medical bills and taxes. Many Americans face similar financial challenges and rely on Social Security amid high medical costs. Robert … Read more

Stocks reflect the early days of one of the biggest bull markets in history, hedge fund manager says

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Getty; Chelsea Jia Feng/BI Hedge fund manager Eric Jackson believes an “everything rally” in the stock market could happen. Jackson compared the economic environment to the 1982 bull market, when interest rates fell and the economy grew. Interest rate cuts, economic growth and changes in the yield curve favor risky investments. The stock market’s relentless … Read more

About 45% of Americans will run out of money in retirement, including those who have invested and diversified. These are the 4 biggest mistakes that are made.

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Some wealthier millennials and Gen Zers are saving too much for retirement.Getty Images Nearly half of Americans who retire at age 65 are at risk of running out of money, Morningstar finds. Single women have a 55% chance of running out of money, more than single men and couples. Experts recommend better tax planning and … Read more

I have more than quintupled my stake in this historically cheap legal monopoly that just completed a reverse stock split

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While nothing will be more popular among the investing community than artificial intelligence (AI) in 2024, the euphoria surrounding stock splits could give AI a run for its money. A stock split is a tool at the disposal of listed companies that allows them to adjust their share price and the number of shares outstanding … Read more

Will plug-in electricity be a billion-dollar share in 2050?

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Looking for trillion-dollar opportunities? Take a look at the hydrogen market. This renewable fuel source could become a staple of the global economy in the coming decades. Global consulting firm Deloitte believes it will one day become a trillion-dollar market. McKinsey & Co, another global consultant, predicts that demand for hydrogen will “grow significantly” in … Read more

2 high-yield dividend stocks that can provide a lifetime of passive income

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Passive income is a powerful tool for building long-term wealth and securing financial freedom. High-yield dividend stocks offer investors an effective way to generate stable cash flow without active management or daily involvement. Success in dividend investing depends on identifying companies that offer attractive returns and have the financial strength to maintain and potentially grow … Read more

This stock with a yield of 6.5% has been paying dividends for almost 70 years and has enough fuel to continue paying it

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Enbridge (NYSE: ENB) is one of the most sustainable dividend stocks in the energy sector. The Canadian pipeline and utility company has been paying dividends to its investors for more than 69 years. It has increased its payments for the past 29 years in a row. That’s impressive, considering all the volatility in the energy … Read more

Micron shares rise as first-quarter revenue forecast beats analysts’ expectations

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Micron shares (MU) rose 17% before the bell on Thursday after the chipmaker forecast higher-than-expected revenue for the coming quarter. Micron forecast first-quarter revenue of $8.5 billion to $8.9 billion, above the $8.3 billion analysts expected. Company executives attributed the increased expectations to a more favorable pricing environment and robust demand for Micron’s memory chips … Read more